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- Page 1 HM-Series Thermal Night Vision Camera Operator’s Manual Document Number: 432-0004-31-10 Revision: 100 Jan 2013...
- Page 2 This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending. If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. customer support at 805.964.9797 for additional information prior to returning a camera.
- Page 3 HM-Series Operator’s Manual FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. 70 Castilian Drive Goleta, CA 93117 Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547) International: +1.805.964.9797 www.flir.com 432-0004-31-10, Revision 100...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction........... 1 HM-Series Camera Features. - Page 6 HM-Series Operator’s Manual Jan 2013...
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Page 7: Introduction
• Boat with confidence at night knowing that you can see harbor entrances and waterways in total darkness • See with FLIR’s award-winning maritime thermal night vision technology in the palm of your hand Image with HM-Series Camera Your Vision... -
Page 8: Hm-Series Camera Features
USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of files from the camera to a PC. • Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of camera operation on a single charge. 1. Available only with the HM-224b Pro or HM-324b XP+ models. Jan 2013... -
Page 9: Cautions
HM-Series Operator’s Manual 1—Introduction 1–2 Cautions Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty. Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the cameras electronics to water or debris. Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc. - Page 10 1—Introduction HM-Series Operator’s Manual Jan 2013...
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Page 11: Getting Started
2 Getting Started The HM-Series cameras shown below are available with the features, options, and accessories described in this manual. 19 mm Lens Configuration Focus Ring × 19 mm Lens with 2 Extender 432-0004-31-10, Revision 100... -
Page 12: Shipping Kits
• HM-224b and HM-324b XP Cameras • HM-224b Pro and HM-324b XP+ Cameras • In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, and Documentation/ Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the... -
Page 13: Options And Accessories
HM-Series Operator’s Manual 2—Getting Started 2–2 Options and Accessories 2× Optical Extender for 19 mm lens: Note The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The attachable 2× Optical Extender lens doubles the range of performance when needed, without sacrificing the situational awareness benefits of the wide field of view lens. - Page 14 2—Getting Started HM-Series Operator’s Manual Camera Case Protection for your camera and all accessories. Jan 2013...
- Page 15 HM-Series Operator’s Manual 2—Getting Started Hardshell Storage Case Protection for your camera and all accessories. 432-0004-31-10, Revision 100...
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Page 17: Operating Your Hm-Series Camera
3 Operating Your HM-Series Camera 3–1 Camera Features and Controls White hot/ × Display Black hot/ zoom Power Capture Brightness Instalert Eyepiece Lens cap Adjustable Diopter SD Card door Hot Shoe power contacts Hot Shoe/ Tripod mount Battery cover 432-0004-31-10, Revision 100... -
Page 18: Installing The Batteries And Sd Card
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–2 Installing the Batteries and SD Card The batteries must be installed and charged before using your camera. Also install your SD card at this time. 1. To help when removing the battery cover, remove the small SD card door. -
Page 19: Charging The Camera
HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera 3–3 Charging the Camera The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining battery life. -
Page 20: Hm-Series Power Management
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–4 HM-Series Power Management Your HM-Series camera is equipped with a power management system that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up to five days of standby time between battery charges. To make the best use of the camera and to assure it is always ready when you need it, it is important to understand the basic power states of the camera. - Page 21 HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera Power States • Three power states: Off, On, and Standby • The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state LED). During the Bootup process, pressing the Power button again will turn the camera off.
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Page 22: Buttons And Controls
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–5 Buttons and Controls Power Button Changing between the Off, On, and Standby power states is controlled by the Power button. The table below describes how the camera moves between states. From Method State State Press the Power button for 1 second. - Page 23 Note The stored image will include the thermal image, time and date information, and the FLIR logo. Other icons seen in the display are not stored on the saved image. 432-0004-31-10, Revision 100...
- Page 24 Video is stored in an MPEG-4 format at approximately 8 seconds per megabyte. Zoom Button—not available on HM-224b model Use this button to switch the camera between no zoom (full resolution) and 2× zoom. The central part of the image is magnified twice its normal size when 2×...
- Page 25 HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera White/Black Hot/Instalert Button Use this button to toggle between the two video and the four Instalert modes. In the default White Hot mode, hotter objects appear as white or light grey. In the Black Hot mode, hotter objects appear as black or dark grey.
- Page 26 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual displayed for approximately 3 seconds after the button is pressed indicating the current brightness level: Lowest Highest Diopter Controls Diopter Control The diopter adjustment lever allows you to adjust for optimum image sharpness in the eyepiece. When the diopter adjustment lever is pointing straight away from the front of the camera, it is in the neutral position.
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Page 27: Batteries
NiMh batteries that were supplied with your camera. It is recommended that you use these batteries in all but emergency situations. Note Replacement batteries are available online from FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. Battery Status Indicator–While the camera full charge is On, a battery status indicator is always shown in the corner of the display image. -
Page 28: Sd Card Door
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–7 SD Card Door The SD Card door is located on the bottom of the camera in front of the battery compartment. The SD card, the USB connector, and the Auto- Standby Enable switch are located under the door. - Page 29 (HM-324b XP+ only) on standard 1-Gb and 2-Gb SD cards or up to 32-Gb on SDHC cards. If an SD card is inserted into an HM-224b or HM-324b XP model, it will be ignored unless the camera software detects a valid upgrade file.
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Page 30: Auto-Standby Operation
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–8 Auto-Standby Operation Auto-Standby is a feature of the HM-Series cameras that helps to guard against draining the batteries prematurely by inadvertently leaving the camera on. Auto-Standby puts the camera into the Standby state if the following three conditions are met: •... -
Page 31: The Hot Shoe
HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera 3–9 The Hot Shoe Note The Hot Shoe is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The Hot Shoe provides the connections to power the camera for continuous operation or charging the Power batteries;... -
Page 32: Installing The Shuttered Eyepiece
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–10 Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece The shuttered eyepiece keeps light from coming out of the viewfinder display. Pressing your eye up against the eyepiece opens the shutter. The shutter closes automatically. The eyepiece fits into a groove around the display housing. Groove for eyepiece When pressing the eyepiece into position, ensure that the diopter lever is free to move. -
Page 33: Bayonet Lens Mounting System
HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera 3–11 Bayonet Lens Mounting System The HM-Series camera is equipped with a robust bayonet mounting system to allow for field-interchangeable optics options. As shipped, the camera comes with a lens-cover assembly mounted on the bayonet mount. -
Page 34: Extender
3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 3–12 2× Extender Note The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The 2× Optical Extender is compatible with all HM-Series camera models and provides the user the ability to see farther and/or enhance the resolution of objects in the field of view. -
Page 35: Installing Software Upgrades
3–13 Installing Software Upgrades Software upgrades may become available during the life of your HM- Series camera. The upgrade process requires an SD card loaded with the upgrade file. After receiving the upgrade file from FLIR, load it onto your SD card. Caution! During a software installation, the camera must remain powered on. - Page 36 3—Operating Your HM-Series Camera HM-Series Operator’s Manual 7. To check the current installed version of software, place the camera in standby, then turn on while looking in the upper right corner of the display for the software version number, as shown below.
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Page 37: Technical Data
HM-Series Camera Model Features The HM-Series cameras are available with either NTSC or PAL video output format and two resolutions. The HM-224b and HM-224b Pro both have video resolution of 240 × 180 pixels, while the HM-324b XP and HM-324b XP+ both have video resolution of 320 × 240 pixels. -
Page 38: Power
4 AA Batteries; NiMH or Alkaline Battery Life Operating Approximately 5 Hours on NiMH batteries at 25°C, (Stand-By) (120 hours on NiMH batteries) 4–3 Environmental HM-224b and HM-324b XP and HM-224b Pro HM-324b XP+ Operational Temp. 32°F – 122°F -4°F – 140°F (0°C –... -
Page 39: Storage File Formats
HM-Series Operator’s Manual 4—Technical Data 4–6 Storage File Formats HM-324b XP and HM-224b Pro HM-324b XP+ Still Image Storage, SD, SDHC (up to 32-Gb) SD, SDHC (up to 32-Gb) Format card, JPEG; card, JPEG; × 240 × 180 resolution 240 resolution Video Storage, Approx. - Page 40 4—Technical Data HM-Series Operator’s Manual Jan 2013...
- Page 42 Santa Barbara Portland FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. FLIR Corporate Headquarters World Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700A SW Parkway Ave. 70 Castilian Dr. Wilsonville, OR 97070 Goleta, CA 93117 PH: +1.888.747.FLIR (+1.888.747.3547) Europe FLIR Commercial Systems B.V. Charles Petitweg 21...